uncmrkhd said:trying to clean up a 45 cal Italian half stock thats a bit pitted and heard using Chore Boy(copper pot scrubber) any help?
Lead Removal
Liquid Solution
For really stubborn lead removal try a 50/50 mix of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (the common drug store variety) and white vinegar. Plug the bore, fill it up using a dropper or syringe and let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not let it stand for too long.) You may get some foaming so protect the barrel's external finish as this solution is not kind to bluing. Drain and wipe out the black muck that used to be lead and then immediately clean well with bore cleaner.
One special note. The solution works by changing the lead to lead acetate, which is water soluble, so wear protective eye wear and latex gloves to prevent lead poisoning.
Thanks to Joe Sledge for this recipe.
Smokey Plainsman said:I've heard the druggies use the Chore Boys for their pipes. The Man has pressured stores to quit selling them because of that. Sad! They really are excellent for removing lead safely.
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